How Do You Create A Leadership Competency Model?
This article provides a how to guide for creating a leadership competency model. A competency is a skill, ability, or knowledge set that can be taught or developed. All competencies have “indicators” that allow them to be observed and measured. A leadership competency model is a group of competencies linked to leadership excellence in a specific organization. A leadership competency model supports the organization’s vision and strategy by providing a framework by which the organization can select, develop, and evaluate leaders. Ultimately, a competency model should become a way of talking about leadership in your organization. Employees are given a common language and framework to discuss and guide their personal leadership development as well as leadership in the organization in general. Ideally, the competency model will influence the way leaders are selected, trained, and evaluated in the organization, so as to set standards and to highlight desired leader behaviors. Create lists of
